Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, revered as one of the greatest players in chess history. He held the World Championship title from 1975 to 1985 and was known for his strategic and positional style of play. Karpov became a symbol of Soviet chess and its ideals during the Cold War, enjoying state support and privileges that set him apart from his contemporaries. His legendary rivalry with Garry Kasparov, particularly during the controversial 1984-85 World Championship match, significantly shaped the landscape of competitive chess.
Born on May 12, 1951 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,645 | $21,000,000 | 3,848$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 786,552 | 969 | $6,000 | 7$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,798 | $720,000 | 237$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,733 | $60,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 4 | 425,577,593 | 97,145 | $21,786,000 | 4,141$ |
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Guyana:
Anatoly Karpov paid a warm tribute to Boris Spassky, calling him an entire era for chess.
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Turkey:
Soviet chess master Anatoly Karpov expressed that Spassky was always one of his main idols.
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Belarus:
Anatoly Karpov regained the chess crown for the USSR in 1975 after Spassky lost it to Fischer.
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United States:
Karpov was a three-time world champion and a symbol of Soviet ideals.
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